In the end one has to wonder what we really mean about the nature of free speech and what rights entities and institutions actually have in going after an individual whose thoughts or comments it disagrees with. Something that common sense would tell you ought not be an offence in the first place save if it is derogatory, slanders or threatens. But then again who said we really live in a free society in the first place...?
http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2013/06/man-arrested-for-replying-with-swear-words-to-traffic-ticket-sues-town/

In the news this morning NEW YORK (Reuters) - When William Barboza got a speeding ticket in New York state, he decided to pay the fine but on the payment form crossed out the town's name, Liberty, and replaced it with the word "Tyranny," and added, "(bad verb) your (bad adjective) town (female d...

This is a disturbing testament for American television. The reassignment of Ann Curry, one the most heartfelt and real co-anchors the Today Show has ever had, is a travesty. We deserve to know why this is happening. One is forced to doubt the decision-making ability of NBC, and whether they will manage to hold on for dear life. Surely no one believes NBC's rankings will suddenly rebound?
Such are the bitter affairs of watching our heroes go up in flames…
http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2012/06/ann-curry-fired-videogut-wrenching-sorry-i-couldnt-be-the-groundbreaker/

It's to be expected there would be an outpouring of sympathy for Ann Curry given her tearful goodbye Thursday on "The Today Show." Another less obvious outcome of her exit: open hostility via social media for Matt Lauer. Perhaps it was the on-air departure that many observers felt displayed an...

This is a sad day for American television. The reassignment of Ann Curry, one the most heartfelt and real co-anchors the Today Show has ever had, is a travesty. We deserve to know why this is happening. One is forced to doubt the decision-making ability of NBC, and whether they will manage to hold on for dear life.
Such are the bitter affairs of watching our heroes go up in flames…
http://scallywagandvagabond.com/2012/06/ann-curry-fired-videogut-wrenching-sorry-i-couldnt-be-the-groundbreaker/

It was an on-air goodbye long on emotion but short on explanation (see video above). As widely anticipated, Ann Curry bid adieu to the "Today" program she called a family as she fought back tears. But the five-minute farewell left a mystery as to why she was stepping aside for a new ...